Natural Disasters in Garwin, IA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
45.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
44.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
57.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
65.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 97.3 |
| Strong Wind | 85.8 |
| Wildfire | 65.5 |
| Landslide | 64.4 |
| Hail | 63.9 |
| Winter Weather | 60.3 |
| Tornado | 57.4 |
| Cold Wave | 51.0 |
| Ice Storm | 41.3 |
| Earthquake | 21.7 |
| Heat Wave | 21.6 |
| Hurricane | 16.9 |
| Lightning | 11.5 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
21
Most Recent
Severe Storm
May 2024
Most Common Type
Flood
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS |
| Mar 23, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Mar 23, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 24, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 27, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Mar 14, 2007 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 10, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 25, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jul 2, 1998 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING |
| Jul 9, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 26, 1993 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jul 12, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 26, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 24, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Aug 14, 1969 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Apr 25, 1969 | Flood | FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
145
Total Claims Paid
$1,532,775
Avg Claim Payout
$10,571
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$7,579,605
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
156
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4557 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $3,908,528 |
| DR-4784 | Tornado | 10 | $1,767,075 |
| DR-1763 | Severe Storm(s) | 83 | $856,120 |
| DR-4421 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $388,199 |
| DR-4126 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $386,862 |
| DR-4187 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $186,826 |
| DR-4483 | Biological | 4 | $85,995 |
Garwin has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, strong wind, wildfire. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (10 declarations). 145 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $7,579,605 in public assistance recovery funding.